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In the backwoods of Tenn-O-See eerie things is seen on Halloween night! Stroll with me down a country lane - you'll see things that'll give ya' a fright! I s'pose ya' could set by the far and read of sech frum an old-timer's lore, But come 'long, boys and girls, if ya' dare and see them scary things galore! A headless hossman races by yellin', "I've lost my head, confound it!" Its disembodied voice keeps repeatin', "I'll have no peace 'til I've found it!" From a leafless oak a body swings in the wind danglin' frum a double noose! 'Tis said an impromptu posse hung 'im fer filchin' hosses on the loose! That old house is said to be haunted and mysterious lights is seen inside! The story goes that hosts of fiendish ghosts and witches therein reside! Passin' the old cemetery, I'm sure y'all will want to increase yer stride! Leerin' ghosts and skeletons lurk there and they'll skeer ya' outta yer hide! A spectral platoon of sojers is seen marchin' 'long that haunted stretch of lane. A sergeant counts cadence and moans is heard from them that's sufferin' pain! Spooky lights is seen waftin' to and fro and seem to be headin' our way! Are they restless spirits with evil intent er lost souls that have gone astray? A sobbin' wraith with glowin' eyes is seen floatin' jes' beyond the ridge. With a piercin' scream she waves at us and leaps frum a nearby bridge! So, my children, if its thrills y'all is lookin' fer and a real Halloween scare, Come, take a midnight stroll with me 'long that fearsome lane, if you dare! Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved Placed No. 1 in PD's "Any Poem You Posted This Week" Contest - Nov 2011
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